The daily life of a cold and aloof general raising his wife

The rules of the Grand Princess's residence have always been strict, and the servants dare not discuss their masters. No one dares to mention the affairs of the Jiang and He families.

The situation was different at the Dongping Marquis's residence; Madam Gu was extremely anxious upon hearing the rumors circulating outside.

"What a tragedy, what a tragedy!"

Gu's personal maid, Du, comforted her, "Madam, please be careful not to upset yourself. Our two daughters are among the best in the capital in terms of both looks and talent, and they will not be affected by these rumors."

Madam Gu said anxiously, "How could it not be affected? A woman's reputation is the most important thing. Do you think I owed her something in my past life? Everything goes wrong as soon as she comes back!"

Granny Du felt that her master's words were inappropriate.

"Madam, please be careful with your words. If these words reach the ears of the eldest daughter, she will be heartbroken."

“She can hear everything in the Marquis’s mansion, and even if she could, so what? As her biological mother, can’t I even say a few words to her?”

Even now, the Gu family still feels that they have done nothing wrong and that it is all Jiang Shuwan's fault.

"Madam, you and the eldest daughter are mother and daughter. How could a mother and daughter hold a grudge overnight?"

“You don’t understand, she’s becoming more and more like a mother-in-law. Sometimes when I look at her, it’s like I’m seeing my mother-in-law.”

Du Mama was her dowry maid. It could be said that Du Mama was the person who accompanied her the most in her forty-plus years of life. There were some things she could not say to the Marquis of Dongping, but she could say to Du Mama.

Granny Du felt somewhat exhausted; she didn't know how to comfort her mistress.

"No, I can't let these rumors continue to spread, or they'll affect Rou'er's marriage prospects."

"lady!"

Granny Du quickly followed.

***

Mr. Mo, the most famous storyteller in the capital, is performing at Juxian Pavilion. Jiang Shuwan booked a private room in advance to listen to his story at the teahouse.

There were only Jiang Shuwan, her maid, and two others in the private room. Jiang Shuwan was enjoying the finest tea and exquisite pastries, while Feiyue and Feiyun, who were standing to the side, each held a small plate and tasted the pastries.

Until a voice came from outside, "To find out what happens next, stay tuned for the next episode."

"it is good!"

Then came a burst of enthusiastic applause. Mr. Mo's storytelling sessions were never empty; not only was the main hall packed with people, but the private rooms were also reserved two days in advance.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door outside.

Feiyue put down the plate in her hand and went to open the door.

Jiang Shuwan, who had come out with her guards, knocked on the door. Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Feiyue let him into the house.

Jiang Shuwan sat behind the screen as the guards bowed and reported what had just happened.

After listening, Jiang Shuwan calmly said, "I understand. Just pretend nothing happened."

"Yes."

The guards withdrew.

Jiang Shuwan said to the two of them, "Pack up and let's go back."

"Yes."

"Yes."

After putting on her fox fur coat and veiled hat, Jiang Shuwan went out.

The three of them arrived at the carriage. Jiang Shuwan wanted to go in first, but Feiyue held her arm. Jiang Shuwan gave her a reassuring look and then got into the carriage.

There was a woman hiding inside the carriage. As soon as Jiang Shuwan entered the carriage, the woman fainted due to exhaustion.

"Fei Yue."

Feiyue quickly entered the carriage.

Feiyue sat down and supported the unconscious woman.

After they finished, Jiang Shuwan said, "Let's go."

The carriage moved slowly.

Feiyue examined her and said, "It seems that the young lady has been drugged."

Jiang Shuwan glanced at the unconscious woman and said, "First, settle her in the small courtyard I bought, and then find her a doctor."

"Yes."

***

When Jiang Shuwan returned to the mansion, she heard from the servants that Madam Gu had arrived.

Qingfeng Courtyard

Madam Gu sat in the main seat with a particularly unpleasant expression, and the maids serving her were all very careful, afraid of offending their mistress.

Jiang Shuwan sensed the somber atmosphere as soon as she stepped into the room.

"Mother."

Jiang Shuwan bowed respectfully.

Gu said coldly, "You've caused such a big mess, and instead of reflecting on your actions at home, you still have the nerve to go to the teahouse to listen to storytelling!"

Jiang Shuwan was puzzled. "What earth-shattering thing have I done? Mother, don't lie through your teeth."

"Oh!"

Mrs. Gu slammed her hand on the table in anger.

"You! Not only do you not fulfill your filial duties as a daughter, but you also disobey your elders at every turn. It seems I'll have to teach you a lesson on how to respect your elders today!"

Jiang Shuwan curled her lips into a mocking smile and stared coldly at her, "Lady of Dongping, this is the residence of the Grand Princess, not the residence of the Marquis of Dongping."

Madam Gu stood up angrily, "How dare you! Guards, bring out the family law!"

Granny Du looked anxious; she wanted to advise the madam but didn't know how.

Seeing this, Feiyun shielded Jiang Shuwan behind her.

Jiang Shuwan was not afraid of her and stood up straight.

None of the maids dared to move. Madam Gu had brought maids with her when she came, but the eldest young lady was right. This was the residence of the Grand Princess, not the residence of the Marquis of Dongping.

Are they all deaf?!

The maid holding the ruler shivered, lowered her head, and walked over to Madam Gu.

Madam Gu glanced at Granny Du, wanting her to go and beat Jiang Shuwan, but Granny Du just shook her head at her. Furious, Madam Gu had no choice but to take the ruler herself and walk up to Jiang Shuwan.

Feiyun fiercely protected Jiang Shuwan, but Jiang Shuwan shielded her behind her.

Madam Gu said angrily, "Do you know you're wrong!"

Jiang Shuwan found her behavior ridiculous. "What did I do wrong?"

Gu gritted her teeth and said, "Extend your hand."

Jiang Shuwan looked at her and said, "I didn't do anything wrong, so why should I hold out my hand for you to hit me?"

"Isn't it wrong to disobey one's elders?!"

"Disobedience, what a serious crime! Do you even know what disobedience is?"

Jiang Shuwan's eyes suddenly sharpened, and Gu Shi felt a sudden sense of fear when she met her gaze.

“I was thinking of just letting things continue like this, after all, you are my biological mother.”

Jiang Shuwan emphasized the words "biological mother".

"But you've come to cause me trouble time and time again. Let me guess what it's about this time."

Is it because of your frail, helpless little daughter?

Madam Gu retorted angrily, "Stop trying to drag Rou'er into this! She's been well-behaved and sensible since she was little, far better than you!"

"Yes, she's been raised by her parents since she was little, so naturally she's more sensible than me, who has no parents..."

"Snapped!"

Gu's slap was so sudden that Feiyun didn't even have time to react.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Jiang Shuwan's left cheek was visibly red and swollen.

Gu regretted it as soon as she finished hitting him. She felt a little guilty when she met Jiang Shuwan's gaze, but she could only endure it.

The Grand Princess rushed over after hearing from her maid that Jiang Shuwan and Madam Gu had been arguing.

When she saw Jiang Shuwan's swollen face, her anger flared up instantly.

"Bastard thing!"

Gu was most afraid of her mother-in-law, and at this moment her mother-in-law looked as if she wanted to tear her apart alive.

"Mother……"

The Grand Princess angrily retorted, "Don't call me mother! I dare not be your mother!"

Madam Gu was terrified.

The Grand Princess looked at Jiang Shuwan with a pained expression and instructed, "Feiyun, quickly help your young lady back to her room and call the royal physician to take a look."

Upon seeing her grandmother, Jiang Shuwan's eyes stung with tears. "Grandmother..."

The Grand Princess said softly, "Good child, don't say anymore, your grandmother is here." After saying that, she gave Feiyun a look.

Feiyun helped Jiang Shuwan back to the house.